Oman Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
Oman's foreign reserves was $18.9B in 2025, ranked 64th globally. This represents a 3.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Oman's foreign reserves stood at $18.9B in 2025, a rise of +$615.2M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $18.9B by 2025. Oman ranked 64th globally.
Oman's foreign reserves have experienced significant fluctuations over the past 56 years, with the all-time peak of 20,262,241,805.12 reached in 2016. This peak was surpassed by Cambodia, but Oman's foreign reserves remain substantial at 18,901,775,271.52, ranking 64th globally as of 2025. The country's foreign reserves have been steadily increasing since the trough of 12,639,736.76 in 1970. Comparatively, Finland's foreign reserves, ranked slightly above Oman, stood at 18,999,479,817.63 in 2025, indicating a relatively stable position in the global context. The growth in Oman's foreign reserves is largely attributed to its strategic location and extensive oil reserves, which have enabled the country to maintain a stable economy. However, a potential decline in global oil prices could alter the trajectory of Oman's foreign reserves, necessitating a shift in the country's economic diversification strategy.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $19.8B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $19.3B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $18.9B | - | - |
| 2025 | $18.9B | +$615.2M | #64 |
| 2024 | $18.3B | +$831.9M | #63 |
| 2023 | $17.5B | −$151.7M | #63 |
| 2022 | $17.6B | −$2.1B | #64 |
| 2021 | $19.7B | +$4.7B | #63 |
| 2020 | $15.0B | −$1.7B | #66 |
| 2019 | $16.7B | −$726.6M | #62 |
| 2018 | $17.4B | +$1.3B | #61 |
| 2017 | $16.1B | −$4.2B | #62 |
| 2016 | $20.3B | +$2.7B | #59 |
| 2015 | $17.5B | +$1.2B | #59 |
| 2014 | $16.3B | +$373.4M | #59 |
| 2013 | $16.0B | +$1.5B | #63 |
| 2012 | $14.4B | +$34.9M | #61 |
| 2011 | $14.4B | +$1.3B | #61 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Oman matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2013. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Oman's foreign reserves was $18.9B in 2025. Ranked 64th globally. This represents a 3.4% increase from the previous year.
Oman's foreign reserves peaked at $20.3B in 2016.
The lowest foreign reserves in Oman was $12.6M in 1970.
Oman ranks 64th globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Oman's foreign reserves is projected to reach $18.9B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Oman's foreign reserves was approximately 18.9 billion ($18.9B) in 2025.
The foreign reserves of Oman in 2025 was $18.9B. This ranks 64th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_oman_reserves,
title = {Oman Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/oman/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}